Gipsmodellen voor beeldhouwwerken op het Palais du Louvre: links "La Science" en rechts "L'Industrie" door Elias Robert c. 1855 - 1857

"Gipsmodellen voor beeldhouwwerken op het Palais du Louvre: links 'La Science' en rechts 'L'Industrie' door Elias Robert" is a photographic work by Édouard Baldus, depicting plaster models for sculptures that would later be installed on the Louvre Palace. Baldus's photographic documentation of these works, created between 1855 and 1857, showcases the artistic process behind monumental sculpture, offering viewers a glimpse into the meticulous planning and execution of such projects. This particular photograph highlights the two figures 'La Science' (Science) and 'L'Industrie' (Industry), capturing the sculptural details with clarity, which emphasizes the importance of the art of photography in the 19th century.